Scarritt Bennett Center

Scarritt Bennett Center is a historic conference, retreat and event venue in Nashville, Tennessee, offering organisers a distinctive campus setting close to Music Row, Vanderbilt University and downtown. The venue combines characterful architecture, landscaped grounds and a wide selection of indoor and outdoor spaces for meetings, conferences, retreats, weddings, receptions and private functions.

Event planners can choose from rooms suited to smaller meetings and workshops, as well as larger spaces for plenary sessions, dinners, receptions and community gatherings. Facilities include auditoria, historic halls, social rooms, dining areas, chapels, gallery spaces and outdoor lawns. This variety makes it possible to host different parts of an event on one campus, from presentations and breakout sessions to meals and evening receptions.

The centre provides on-site catering for conferences, weddings, rehearsal dinners, brunches and other special occasions. Menus can be arranged for plated meals, buffets and passed appetisers. The venue also offers overnight accommodation through guest rooms, suites, dormitory-style buildings and rental houses, which is useful for retreats, residential conferences and multi-day programmes.

Scarritt Bennett Center has a strong wedding offering, including ceremonies in the historic Wightman Chapel, intimate outdoor celebrations and reception options in several event rooms. Wedding packages, dressing rooms, rehearsal time and dedicated support are available, while the campus also welcomes corporate meetings, educational programmes, film shoots and private events.

With event planning support, technical assistance, catering, accommodation and accessible facilities available on site, Scarritt Bennett Center can provide a practical base for organisers seeking a memorable Nashville venue with a meaningful historic and community-focused identity.